Wednesday, June 17, 2009

4th of July Craziness on the Emerald Coast- Top 10


In no particular order...

1. Rags to Riches Sailing Regatta- Established in 1981, the "Rags to Riches" Sailing Regatta returns to 30A on Friday, July 3rd! Watch the Hobies as they race from Grayton ("rags") to Seagrove ("riches"). Registration begins at 11am on Grayton Beach. Le Mans starts at 12:30pm. For more info, please visit www.ragstorichesregatta.com, or contact Elizabeth Savage (205-602-3426 or savage3@charter.net).

2. South Walton 4th of July Parade- Start the July 4th holiday out with the annual South Walton 4th of July Parade down 30A and concluding in Seaside. That parade begins at the Seagrove Plaza at 8 am and makes its way east through Seagrove and into Seaside.

3. Stars and Stripes 4th of July Celebration- Beginning at 7 pm and ending at 9:30 pm. End our Independence Day with a bang in the Seaside Amphitheater as The Merchants of Seaside present a special concert featuring Birmingham, Alabama natives "Rollin' in the Hay" at 7PM followed by an unbelievably spectacular fireworks finale at 9PM.

4. Seaside Farmers Market- Join us every Saturday from 8am-12pm for a fun morning in Seaside. Support your local farmer, community, artist, business! This summer, we're focusing on the food aspect of the market, produce, cooking demonstrations, specialty items, artisan cheeses and breads, novice and professional gardeners, seed exchanges, educational aspects of growing and preparing food, and the celebration of eating and sharing great ingredients. The Farmers Market will continue each Saturday from 8-12 through September. If you have something to sell at the market, please call 850-687-3494 to reserve your spot. The Farmers Market is presented by Raw and Juicy and Seaside Arts and Entertainment Corporation.

5. Vans Surfrider Beach Clean-up- Sunday, July 5th from 9 am to 11 am at Grayton beach and Ed Walline beach. Call 850-267-1395. Sponsored by Brah Ha Surf Shop, free Vans t-shirts and hats plus shoe certificate giveaway.

6. 4th of July Celebration at Rosemary Beach from 7:30 am to 9:30 pm. Enjoy fireworks and celebration.

7. Bud and Alley's at Sunset Friday, July 3rd. Everyone will be there to kick off the weekend with live music.

8. Bluz Bar and Grill will be having great live music every night that weekend. Come grab a bite to eat or just jam out with the rest of us.

9. Yolo Boarding during the day on Western Lake or the Gulf. Call 850.622.5760 for more information or check out http://www.yoloboard.com/..

10. Stay off the roads... Take a bike and ride over to the beach or a movie or concert on the lawn at Seaside...but for heaven's sake stay off the roads. It will be madness!

Happy 4th of July!!!

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